Turbine Generator Maintenance, Inspection, and As-Need Repair & Replacement Parts

The Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA) is seeking a fully authorized Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) vendor to provide comprehensive turbine generator maintenance, inspection, and as-needed repair services for three Siemens/Rolls Royce 501 KB Engines (Serial Numbers ASP-652, ASP-654, and ASP-583). The contract requires the selected vendor to supply technical services, including annual comprehensive mechanical and electrical inspections, borescope examinations, fuel nozzle inspections, and functional testing of control systems. The initial contract term spans two years from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, with potential extensions for two additional one-year terms. Vendors must be capable of providing replacement parts directly from manufacturer parts books or approved equivalents, with a maximum 15% markup on materials. The bid submission is due by December 12, 2025, and must be submitted through the Euna Solutions E-Procurement Portal via BergenBids.com, with proposals remaining valid for 60 days following the bid opening date.

The procurement includes several mandatory compliance requirements for bidders, including submission of a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, Ownership Disclosure Statement, and certifications regarding investments in Iran and prohibited activities in Russia and Belarus. The contract has set-asides and equal opportunity requirements, mandating good faith efforts to meet targeted county employment goals and comply with affirmative action regulations. Contractors must employ manufacturer-trained technicians and provide emergency response within 24 hours, with standard maintenance requests requiring a five-work-day response time. The contract includes a parts contingency allowance of $200,000 for the initial two-year term and $100,000 for each optional year, with a total contract value not to exceed 120 percent of the original contract price. Pricing is structured on a cost-plus basis, with hourly rates covering labor, tools, travel time, and environmental charges, and emergency and after-hours rates established for work outside standard business hours.